Hello Korematsu Community,
5/1/2020
We have another news segment for you all. We are getting more participation from students which is great. We want more! Please email me with submissions or suggestions (mburnham@wccusd.net).
In the coming weeks we will start to clarify some upcoming activities around the school. We are working with WCCUSD to come up with plans for textbook returns, locker clean outs, and yearbook distribution (if purchased). As this information becomes finalized we will incorporate it within the Weekly News. All of these activities will be done following the CDC and local Contra Costa Health Services guidelines.
Anyone planning to submit their baking project to the contest please do so by May 6th. I look forward to the projects.
Have a great weekend KMS community!
Mr. B
4/17/2020
Hello Korematsu Community,
I hope you are safe, healthy and taking care of your families. We are wrapping up another week of distance learning. For educators, this has been an entirely new challenge, and one we are constantly learning from. Since this week began, we have seen more and more students completing assignments on Google Classroom. While this number is increasing, we still need to see more teenagers logging on and getting active with their learning. These are difficult and complicated times, but we need to work together to ensure everyone has an opportunity to learn.
Students are expected to log into Google Classroom daily. Teachers are regularly posting assignments, commenting on completed work, and providing support as needed. While some may want more work, and others less, our teachers are working hard to meet expectations outlined in the agreement between the United Teachers of Richmond and WCCUSD. We, as learners ourselves, will continue to evolve as days go by. At Korematsu, we are always in a cycle of inquiry. Distance learning is no different. We are always developing as a school, and as a community.
Many teachers are offering live office hours. I want to encourage students to participate in these whenever possible. Students can find information posted on Google Classroom (how to log on to a meeting, when they start, etc.). We have also posted the hours at www.korematsumiddleschool.org. Please continue to check this website for more information as online learning moves forward. We are in the process of developing resources for students and families that are looking for additional learning opportunities.
I want to encourage families and students with questions to reach out to teachers directly. They are available through email, and are there to support our students. You can also reach out to counselors, Ms. Ivey and of course, me, anytime. I’ve put together a first attempt at a weekly news segment that I am hoping provides some information, keeps us connected, and in the future is propelled by student voices.
Please stay safe and keep supporting one another.
Sincerely,
Matt Burnham
| English | Monday | Ms. Schantz 11-1:00 | Ms. Pulley 11-1:00 | Ms. Soto 10-12:00 | Mr. Vedder: 9:00-12:00 | Ms. Davis 11-1:00 | |||
| Math | Tuesday | Mr. Lee (math7 – 10-12), (Geometry- 12-1 on Thursday) | Mr. Hameed (no virtual office hours; students comment/email to get questions answered) | Ms. Cachero M/W/F 11:00 – 11:30 T/Th. 2:30-3:30 | Mr. Zechlin 9:30-10:30 & 2 – 3 Daily | Mr. Kunz 9:30 — 10:30 | |||
| History | Wednesday | Mr. Lee, J (available by appointment),1-3 | Ms. Schmidt 10-12:00 | Mr. Uriostegue: 9-12:00 | Mr. Fulumirani (email or appointment) | ||||
| Science | Thursday | Mr. Kunz 9:30-10:30 | Ms. Pavlich 10-1:30 | Mr. Nelson 1:30-2:30 | Ms. Wardle 9-12:00 | Writer coaches with ELD students 10-12 pm, 1-3 pm | |||
| Electives | Friday | Ms. Alcocer 1-2:05 | Mr. Pohl: 8:30-9:30 & 3-4 Daily | Carrico Friday 10:30-11 I will send zoom link each week in e-mail | Ms. Smith, J Mon-Fri 11:00-1:00 and as needed (no virtual office ours: student and parent questions via email and Google classroom) | Ms. Jenkins 9-10:00 | |||
| Special Education | Ms. Krug Daily 1:00-2:00 | Mr. Armen 2-3:00 | Ms. Smith Daily 10-11:00 | Ms. Woods Thurs 10-11:00 | Mr. Wallacker- Daily 8AM- 2PM via email | Mr. Klingele Daily 9-10:00 and as needed | Ms. Cummings 8-2:30 | Mr. Pickrell Daily AllSkills10-11 Tutorial 1-2 |
GET A JUMP-START ON REGISTRATION #1
POWERSCHOOL 101!
Powerschool is the District’s grade, attendance and assignment management system. Both students and parents will eventually establish Powerschool accounts. Take a moment to familiarize yourself with Powerschool now.
Two video links are included below.
NOTE: THE DISTRICT’S POWERSCHOOL IS ON SUMMER BREAK AT THIS TIME.
YOU CANNOT LOG IN AND ESTABLISH ACCOUNTS JUST YET.
THE VIDEO LINKS BELOW ARE INFORMATIONAL AND ARE PROVIDED ONLY AS FAMILIARIZATION TOOLS.
POWERSCHOOL OVERVIEW
http:/tinyurl.com/korematsu18
WCCUSD Login
http:/tinyurl.com/korematsu17
GET A JUMP-START ON REGISTRATION #2!
PARENT CONTACT FORM
How do you want to receive information?
Please take a moment to fill in your contact preferences here!
http://tinyurl.com/parent-contact-pref
GET A JUMP-START ON REGISTRATION #3!
CONSIDER JOINING THE SCHOOL DIRECTORY!
Missing homework?
Don’t understand the assignment?
Want to hang out with friends?
1. Enter your information here!
2. Access the directory on our website!
* www.korematsumiddleschool.org
* On the right hand side find “KMS LINKS”
* Click on “ACCESS SCHOOL DIRECTORY HERE”
This directory is accessible only to Korematsu families that have entered their information.
Your email address must be in the directory before access is granted.
ICE CREAM SOCIAL!
The Korematsu Annual Ice Cream Social will be held on August 19th from 3:00 – 5:00, in front of the Castro Clubhouse 1420 Norvell Street, El Cerrito, CA, right around the corner from Korematsu.
This free, fun event is open to all incoming and returning students and their families and siblings. It is a great opportunity to catch up with classmates and meet new friends before school starts the following week.
We are also in need of parent volunteers for the event for set up, scooping and clean up.
Please contact stacey.steele@logolabpromo.com to volunteer.
All School Back to School Pizza Dinner
Evening of Thursday, August 24th
Family and Siblings invited!
Nominal cost!
Catch up with old friends and meet new!
Details Coming!
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY – HELP PTSA AT REGISTRATION!
We are looking for parents to volunteer on August 8th, 9th and 10th to cover the PTSA table. You’ll collect money and checks for membership and help people sign up for the etree.
We need 2-3 parents for each of the 3 slots on those days. Hours are 9:00 am- 12:00 PM.
Please note the times for your child to register to make sure your volunteer times don’t clash with your registration times:
August 8th- 7th Grade
August 9th- 8th Grade
August 10th- All who missed the first two days
9 a.m.: Last name
s starting with A-H
10 a.m.: Last names starting with I-Q
11a.m.: Last names starting with R-Z
Necesitamos padres que hablan Espanol para traducciones.
Please contact stacey.steele@logolabpromo.com to volunteer.
Headed to El Cerrito High?
Still on our Mailing List?
El Cerrito High School
2017/2018 Walk-Through Registration
Large Gym
All forms needed for registration will be supplied at the walk-through. See dates below to determine when you should attend.
Forms will also be available on the El Cerrito High School Website and in the school office on August 1, 2017. Completed forms can be brought to the walk-through registration.
If you are unable to attend the walk-through registration, please complete forms and turn into the school office. Class schedules, for students not participating in walk-through registration, will be available starting August 14, 2017*.
*Please note: students who have incomplete paperwork or unpaid fines will not receive a schedule.
Liz Smith
Office Manager
El Cerrito High School
540 Ashbury Avenue
El Cerrito, Ca. 94530
510-231-1437 x 26401
Source: ECHS E Tree
WANT INFORMATION ON EL CERRITO HIGH SCHOOL?
GET ON EL CERRITO HIGH SCHOOL’S E TREE
email echsetree@gmail.com and ask to be added to the e tree!
FREE DEBATE CAMP
JULY 31 TO AUGUST 4, LANEY COLLEGE
My name is Mya Whitaker and I am the program director for the Bay Area Urban Debate League. Last year BAUDL expanded to serve WCCUSD, starting policy debate teams at Richmond and Kennedy High School. With the success of these teams, Richmond winning the entire Novice division for 2017, we would like to invite more of Richmond to our annual debate camp. This is year 10 of us hosting the Julia Burke Debate Camp.
Julia Burke Debate camp is hosted July 31st- August 4th at Laney College from 9am-4pm. Camp is free for WCCUSD youth ages 6th-12th grade. We provide FREE breakfast and lunch, as well as reimburse students for their travels.At debate camp we teach students the foundation of debate, as well as help them prepare for the upcoming season with us. We would like to come to any events your office is hosting this summer to bring more awareness to your community.
https://goo.gl/forms/dFnb9tAwwhWn3PRJ3
Mya K.Whitaker
Program Director, Bay Area Urban Debate League
(c) 510. 798.1417
(e) mwhitaker@baudl.org
Voted League of the year 2016
National Urban Debate League Champions 2017
Source: ECHS E Tree
REGISTRATION REMINDER!
Registration packets are arriving at homes now and include information about the on-site registration that takes place during the second week of August. The information covers textbooks, student ID, after school program, lunch, PE, and more.
Tuesday, August 8 — 7th graders
Wednesday, August 9 — 8th graders
Thursday, August 10 — Anyone who could not make the first two days.
If you cannot make it during our official registration days, please come to the Main Office the week following 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
For all 3 days, the schedule is as follows:
9 a.m.: Last names starting with A-H
10 a.m.: Last names starting with I-Q
11a.m.: Last names starting with R-Z
ICE CREAM SOCIAL!
The Korematsu Annual Ice Cream Social will be held on August 19th from 3:00 – 5:00, in front of the Castro Clubhouse 1420 Norvell Street, El Cerrito, CA, right around the corner from Korematsu.
This free, fun event is open to all incoming and returning students and their families and siblings. It is a great opportunity to catch up with classmates and meet new friends before school starts the following week.
We are also in need of parent volunteers for the event for set up, scooping and clean up.
Please contact stacey.steele@logolabpromo.com to volunteer.
Back to School Pizza Dinner
Evening of Thursday, August 24th
Family and Siblings invited!
Nominal cost!
Catch up with old friends and meet new!
Details Coming!
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY – HELP PTSA AT REGISTRATION!
We are looking for parents to volunteer on August 8th, 9th and 10th to cover the PTSA table. You’ll collect money and checks for membership and help people sign up for the etree.
We need 2-3 parents for each of the 3 slots on those days. Hours are 9:00 am- 12:00 PM.
Please note the times for your child to register to make sure your volunteer times don’t clash with your registration times:
August 8th- 7th Grade
August 9th- 8th Grade
August 10th- All who missed the first two days
9 a.m.: Last name
s starting with A-H
10 a.m.: Last names starting with I-Q
11a.m.: Last names starting with R-Z
Necesitamos padres que hablan Espanol para traducciones.
Please contact stacey.steele@logolabpromo.com to volunteer.
Headed to El Cerrito High?
Still on our Mailing List?
El Cerrito High School
2017/2018 Walk-Through Registration
Large Gym
All forms needed for registration will be supplied at the walk-through. See dates below to determine when you should attend.
Forms will also be available on the El Cerrito High School Website and in the school office on August 1, 2017. Completed forms can be brought to the walk-through registration.
If you are unable to attend the walk-through registration, please complete forms and turn into the school office. Class schedules, for students not participating in walk-through registration, will be available starting August 14, 2017*.
*Please note: students who have incomplete paperwork or unpaid fines will not receive a schedule.
WANT INFORMATION ON EL CERRITO HIGH SCHOOL?
GET ON EL CERRITO HIGH SCHOOL’S E TREE
email echsetree@gmail.com and ask to be added to the e tree!
FREE DEBATE CAMP
JULY 31 TO AUGUST 4, LANEY COLLEGE
My name is Mya Whitaker and I am the program director for the Bay Area Urban Debate League. Last year BAUDL expanded to serve WCCUSD, starting policy debate teams at Richmond and Kennedy High School. With the success of these teams, Richmond winning the entire Novice division for 2017, we would like to invite more of Richmond to our annual debate camp. This is year 10 of us hosting the Julia Burke Debate Camp.
Julia Burke Debate camp is hosted July 31st- August 4th at Laney College from 9am-4pm. Camp is free for WCCUSD youth ages 6th-12th grade. We provide FREE breakfast and lunch, as well as reimburse students for their travels.At debate camp we teach students the foundation of debate, as well as help them prepare for the upcoming season with us. We would like to come to any events your office is hosting this summer to bring more awareness to your community.
https://goo.gl/forms/dFnb9tAwwhWn3PRJ3
Mya K.Whitaker
Program Director, Bay Area Urban Debate League
(c) 510. 798.1417
(e) mwhitaker@baudl.org
Voted League of the year 2016
National Urban Debate League Champions 2017
Source: ECHS E Tree
East Richmond Heights – Rolls Out First-Ever Art & Music Fest: July 16
If you hear the sound of a steam train toot-tooting in the vicinity of East Richmond Heights this Sunday, it’s not your imagination. It’s just the star attraction of the hillside neighborhood’s first-ever festival, well, letting off a little steam.
This Sunday, July 16, 2017, will mark the “1st Annual East Richmond Heights Art & Music Festival,” a free, family-friendly festival with tons of fun on the day’s roster. Set to run from 12-6 p.m., the event will naturally feature art and music, as well as baked goods/food items, drinks and rides on a mini steam train for the littles.
Adding to the event’s allure is its singularly unique locale: It will be staged against the beautiful backdrop of the neighborhood’s resident Buddhist monastery, the Gyuto Foundation, on Bernhard Avenue between Cypress and Elm Streets in East Richmond Heights.
And the BEST part? All festival proceeds will benefit Mira Vista School’s art and music programs and also the “Save the Elm Street Oak” project.
According to East Richmond Heights’ neighborhood/event organizer Natalie Kniess in an email correspondence, “We have over 15 performing artists and our list of exhibitors keeps growing; I expect [the] roster to be around 30 exhibitors.”
Per Kniess, performing artists currently slated to appear at the festival include the Mira Vista School Glee Club, The Elm Street Blues Band, Dave Ridnell, Pete Madsen, Jenny Jup Benorden, Turpentine Remedy, Steve Gibson Band, Matthew Heulitt, Eli De Yoe, Balianese Gamelan Musicians, Jan & Mike, The Ghost Kings and The Secret Identities.
Exhibiting artists representing a variety of mediums who will be selling their creations at the festival will include Ross Holzman, Mike Chavez, Jr., Chico Coelho, Gary Becker, Ugandan Artists, Rebeca Gonzalez, Mark Conrad, Alex James, Johanna & Amanda, A&J Jewels, John Moore and Linda Ruiz-Lozito.
Festival organizers are still on the lookout for volunteers willing to work at the event and/or participate in it in one way or another. Those interested in pitching in can access the volunteer sign-up list here.
For info, contact Natalie Kniess at nataliekniess9@gmail.com.
Source: 4Richmond.org
REGISTRATION REMINDER!
Registration packets are arriving at homes now and include information about the on-site registration that takes place during the second week of August. The information covers textbooks, student ID, after school program, lunch, PE, and more.
Tuesday, August 8 — 7th graders
Wednesday, August 9 — 8th graders
Thursday, August 10 — Anyone who could not make the first two days.
If you cannot make it during our official registration days, please come to the Main Office the week following 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
For all 3 days, the schedule is as follows:
9 a.m.: Last names starting with A-H
10 a.m.: Last names starting with I-Q
11a.m.: Last names starting with R-Z
ICE CREAM SOCIAL!
The Korematsu Annual Ice Cream Social will be held on August 19th from 3:00 – 5:00, in front of the Castro Clubhouse 1420 Norvell Street, El Cerrito, CA, right around the corner from Korematsu.
This free, fun event is open to all incoming and returning students and their families and siblings. It is a great opportunity to catch up with classmates and meet new friends before school starts the following week.
We are also in need of parent volunteers for the event for set up, scooping and clean up.
Please contact stacey.steele@logolabpromo.com to volunteer.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY- HELP PTSA AT REGISTRATION!
We are looking for parents to volunteer on August 8th, 9th and 10th to cover the PTSA table. You’ll collect money and checks for membership and help people sign up for the etree.
We need 2-3 parents for each of the 3 slots on those days. Hours are 9:00 am- 12:00 PM.
Please note the times for your child to register to make sure your volunteer times don’t clash with your registration times:
August 8th- 7th Grade
August 9th- 8th Grade
August 10th- All who missed the first two days
9 a.m.: Last name
s starting with A-H
10 a.m.: Last names starting with I-Q
11a.m.: Last names starting with R-Z
Necesitamos padres que hablan Espanol para traducciones.
Please contact stacey.steele@logolabpromo.com to volunteer.
PRIME DAY IS COMING!!!!!!!
Amazon’s third-annual Prime Day is on Tuesday, July 11 and will feature more than 100,000 deals exclusively for Prime members, making it one of the biggest shopping days of the year. Shop at smile.amazon.com and Amazon will donate to Fred T. Korematsu Middle School.
AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way for you to support us every time you shop, at no cost to you. When you shop at smile.amazon.com, you’ll find the exact same low prices, the same Prime benefits, the same vast selection and convenient shopping experience as Amazon.com, with the added bonus that Amazon will donate a portion of the purchase price to your favorite charitable organization. You can choose from nearly one million organizations to support.
How does it work?
- Log into AmazonSmile with your existing Amazon password.
- Choose Fred T. Korematsu Middle School, El Cerrito, CA as your charity.
- Shop as you normally would, and we collect .5% on eligible purchases.
- Consider installing the Amazon Assistant to your Chrome bar so that AmazonSmile is always a click away.
Shop for great deals at smile.amazon.com/ch/94-6173241
REGISTRATION REMINDER!
Registration packets will be mailed home in July and include information about the on-site registration that takes place during the second week of August. The information covers textbooks, student ID, after school program, lunch, PE, and more.
Tuesday, August 8 — 7th graders
Wednesday, August 9 — 8th graders
Thursday, August 10 — Anyone who could not make the first two days.
If you cannot make it during our official registration days, please come to the Main Office the week following 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
For all 3 days, the schedule is as follows:
9 a.m.: Last names starting with A-H
10 a.m.: Last names starting with I-Q
11a.m.: Last names starting with R-Z
CITY OF RICHMOND’S 3RD OF JULY FIREWORKS SHOW
The City’s free annual celebration will be held from 6-10 p.m. at Marina Bay Park, located at Marina Bay Parkway and Regatta Boulevard. The fireworks will hit the sky at 9:15 p.m. and the festivities will include music, dancing, food and games. For more info, call 510-620-6973 or click here. Source: For Richmond newsletter.
RICHMOND|OAKLAND EAST BAY SYMPHONY & INDEPENDENCE EVE FIREWORKS
Another excellent option for third of July fun is at Richmond’s Craneway Pavilion. Located at 1414 Harbour Way South—nearby Marina Bay Park—the pavilion’s waterfront locale makes it another ideal spot for taking in the City of Richmond’s fireworks while listening to musical accompaniment by the Oakland East Bay Symphony. The event runs from 6:30-10 p.m., with fireworks at 9:15 p.m. Free to the public, the event will have food for sale; spectators are encouraged to bring their own blankets and chairs. For more info, click here. Source: For Richmond newsletter.
ARE YOU A BUDDING FILMMAKER?
Richmond’s RYSE Youth Center is calling on young filmmakers between the ages of 13-24 to submit their work to its 2017 Film Festival with the theme, “Truth be Told: Justice Through My Eyes.” The deadline for entering film submissions is Sept. 15, 2017.
According to festival organizers on RYSE’s website, “It was created to highlight and empower youth voices and visions through film” with the aim of “[engaging] 13-24 year olds in social justice issues.”
Young filmmakers are encouraged to submit films with themes focusing on a variety of topics including: Gender equity/equality, human rights, food justice, education, economic justice, criminal legal system, environmental issues, immigration, worker rights and other similar topics.
Festival guidelines dictate that film submissions should be 12 minutes or less, with RYSE recommending eight minutes in length.
Per RYSE, shorts can be submitted in the following categories: Documentary; narrative; music video; and animation and experimental.
According to the organization, successful films designated “official selection” will debut to the public in Oct. 2017 during the film festival at a location (TBD) somewhere in Richmond, CA. A panel of media industry and social justice judges will select the winners, as will a viewers’ choice award.
Certificates will be awarded in each age group for “Best Narrative Short,” “Best Documentary,” “Best Music Video” and “Best Experimental.”
The Truth be Told festival will award a “Grand Prize” of $275, a “Runner Up Award” of $175 and a “People’s Choice” prize of $100.
“For Richmond enthusiastically encourages Richmond’s youth to cease this excellent opportunity to share their voices,” said For Richmond Executive Director Kyra Worthy re: RYSE’s film fest. “Film is a powerful medium that is only intensified when seen through the prism of social justice. We eagerly await the opportunity to view our youth’s films on the important topics at hand.”
For more info regarding the film festival’s rules, or to submit a film for consideration, click here. Questions? Contact RYSE at youthjustice@rysecenter.org or call 510-374-3401. Source: For Richmond newsletter.
NATURE AND ENVIRONMENT DAY CAMP
JULY 31 TO AUGUST 4
9:00am – 3:00pm @ Camp Herms
1100 James Place, El Cerrito CA
Open to: Boy Scouts | Venture Scouts | Adult Leaders (not a Cub Scout event)
Event Cost: $325 per participant
The day camp is centered at Camp Herms and nearby East Bay Regional Park lands. Participants will investigate the Wildcat Creek watershed and see for themselves how biotic and abiotic forces shape and change the watershed’s ecology. This is an in depth and hands-on way to learn from expert University of California instructors how ecological science is done.
Participants will study insects, birds, grasses, water courses, micro-climates, and so much more.
Motivated participants can complete most of requirements for the Nature, Soil and Water Conservation and the Environmental Science merit badges, and for the coveted World Scout Environment Badge.
Participants will be responsible for their own meals. Camping facilities are available for the week at Camp Herms for groups with BSA approved adult leadership. Merit badge work may be completed with approved counselors from 3-5:00 with a $50/week fee.
For applications and more information, go to: http://www.mdscbsa.org/events/nature-environment-day-camp/
REGISTRATION
Registration packets will be mailed home in July and include information about the on-site registration that takes place during the second week of August. The information covers textbooks, student ID, after school program, lunch, PE, and more.
Tuesday, August 8 — 7th graders
Wednesday, August 9 — 8th graders
Thursday, August 10 — Anyone who could not make the first two days.
If you cannot make it during our official registration days, please come to the Main Office the week following 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
For all 3 days, the schedule is as follows:
9 a.m.: Last names starting with A-H
10 a.m.: Last names starting with I-Q
11a.m.: Last names starting with R-Z